The 2025 ou engage gallup q12 survey results are available
The 2025 OU Engage Gallup Q12 Survey results are now available. Faculty and staff, thank you for taking the time to share your honest and important feedback. Campus leaders are encouraged to review and share results with their teams. Please contact your campus Engagement Specialist for assistance with action planning and connecting to resources.
At the University of Oklahoma, we are dedicated to cultivating a supportive, healthy, and engaging workplace where every employee has the opportunity to thrive both personally and professionally. Inspired by our purpose, We Change Lives, and rooted in our core values of Excellence, Opportunity and Success, Boldness, Freedom of Expression and Civility, and Civic Commitment, we strive to create a culture that champions well-being, fosters meaningful engagement, and promotes lasting satisfaction for all members of our community.
September 22, 2025
At the University of Oklahoma, our greatest strength has always been our people. Your dedication, creativity, and care shape not only the lives of our students, but the very spirit of our community. To ensure OU continues to be a place where every employee can thrive, we must keep listening, learning, and growing together...
The insights from our first employee engagement survey helped us celebrate areas of strength while also identifying opportunities to grow. This time, the survey will allow us to measure our progress, see what has improved, and better understand where to focus our energy moving forward...
We use the Gallup Q12, a research-backed tool, to measure and strengthen employee engagement among our faculty and staff. Centered around 12 key statements proven to drive high performance, the Q12 helps us:
Rooted in a hierarchy of workplace needs, from clarity of expectations to opportunities for growth, the Q12 provides us with actionable insights to help build a more supportive, connected, and thriving campus community.
Conducting employee engagement surveys at regular intervals will provide OU the tools to improve the employee experience. Measuring employee engagement assists OU in identifying areas of strength and opportunity leading to programs that will assist in the development of effective employee recruitment and retention strategies, making OU an employer of choice.
Employee engagement is a term used to determine if an employee or group of employees is motivated and enthusiastic about their workplace. Engaged employees are mentally and emotionally connected to their team and their organization.
An employee engagement survey refers to a series of questions used to gauge how motivated and happy an organization's employees are. Gallup, the university's partner for this employee engagement survey, is a recognized world leader in engagement surveys.
According to Gallup, engaged employees produce better outcomes. Institutions that invest in employee engagement experience:
Research from Gallup shows that direct supervisors account for 70% of the difference in team engagement. Working with unit leaders to understand the results for their areas, and supporting them in establishing action items will be critical in affecting change for individual employees and improving their engagement.
Success starts with meeting the essentials. Here at OU, we provide clear expectations, the right tools, and a supportive environment, ensuring every employee has what they need to feel confident, connected, and ready to thrive.
Every faculty and staff member plays a vital role in advancing our academic mission. Excellence happens when you're supported, recognized, and empowered. Your contributions are what enrich our community and drive success.
We believe collaboration drives success. Through clear communication, feedback, and belonging, we create a supportive environment and a where everyone thrives and our shared goals move forward.
At the University of Oklahoma we're committed to your career growth and success, offering ongoing, in-person and online, learning opportunities and a supportive community where your contributions are valued and recognized.
